The Happy Pencil

April 15, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

Steph Baxter’s illustrated and hand lettered cards, notebooks, and art prints are so darn sweet. And anyone who can seamlessly incorporate quotes from Twin Peaks into their paper goods collection gets two thumbs up from me!

Head over and have a look at the entire collection in The Happy Pencil shop.

images from The Happy Pencil

Garance Doré for Rifle Paper Co.

April 15, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

I am totally digging the new Garance Doré collection at Rifle Paper. The graphic patterns, lettering, and chic color palette are absolutely gorgeous! Check out the full collection right here.

images from Rifle Paper Co.

Easter Freebies + DIY Projects

April 14, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

Easter will be here before we know it, but there’s still plenty of time to put together these fun and festive freebies and diy projects from around the interwebs.

You’ll find darling bunny ear bags, a free printable Easter brunch invite (plus adorable stickers), and cute criter egg holders in this sweet bunch!

Above, clockwise from top : Free Printable Easter Brunch Invite + Stickers | Emma Trithart (via); Printable Easter Critter Egg Holders | Lia Griffith; Printable Easter Egg Stickers | Fellow Fellow (via); Envelope Bunnies | Martha Stewart; DIY Bunny Ear Bags | Oh Happy Day

images from their respective sources

Quick Picks : 4.10.14

April 10, 2014 // kristen // 0 replies

Wisconsin Cheese Poster (mmm … cheese) | Cricket Design Works (design) + Studio on Fire (printing)

This Week’s Picks

♥ A seriously awesome, geometric paper backdrop by Tinsel & Twine for Blogshop New York. – via

♥ Fantastic packaging + Van Halen? Oh, yes, I can definitely get behind that.

♥ Lovin’ these typographic illustrations by Shawna X. – via

♥ Darling, hand lettered construction paper decorations by Erin Jang for a cereal & donut-themed bridal shower.

♥ Jazzed to see this interview with Klas Fahlen over on Felt & Wire. I’ve been stoked about his collaboration with Chronicle Books since I first spotted the letterpress lovelies.

♥ Save 15% on all of Evajuliet’s beautiful family tree designs with the code MAMAN. Offer expires April 18, 2014.

image from Beast Pieces